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Top free summer experiences in Whau
We’ve rounded up five must-do, free activities across Whau to make this your best summer ever.
Finally elected! Auckland local elections 2025 results declared
The final count is in and the results are officially confirmed.
UPDATE: final results delayed due to unprecendented volume of special votes
Thousands more votes counted in Auckland local elections
On Saturday morning more than 68,500 votes were cast, bringing Auckland’s voter turnout to 28.8 percent.
Voting closed for Auckland local elections
The last-minute flurry of Aucklanders dropping their votes is now over as the clock has struck midday, with council staff sealing all vote boxes across the region.
UPDATE: newcomers and close calls in councillor's race announced
First glimpse of Auckland local elections results – who’s leading?
The news that many Aucklanders have been eager to hear.
The countdown is on: local election voting closes soon
Find out what happens after voting closes and how to find out who wins.
Stuck on who to vote for in Auckland local elections?
Here are some suggestions to consider when swiping through candidates in the online catalogue.
Celebrating Chinese Kiwi heritage in New Windsor
A rich Chinese heritage is recognised and celebrated in Whau, with a local park now carrying the name of its last private owner, Avondale Market gardener Lowe Nam.
Events
Hindi Book Club
Come together to read, share and discuss Hindi books of your choice, ranging from light fiction,...
BrainCharge - Central
Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...
Team Up 2 Clean Up
Help clean up your community as part of Earth Action Trust's anti-litter campaign.
Te Kapowai / Dragonfly workshop
Join us to make a beautiful beaded dragonfly and learn the special meaning behind them.
Kete harakeke weaving workshop
Celebrate Matariki and explore te ao Māori through a hands-on harakeke weaving session.
Matariki planting - Waitahurangi Awa
Come along for a community planting along the Waitahurangi Awa at Te Kōtuitanga (Olympic Park), N...
Make a Matariki star
Come together this Matariki to weave your own harakeke (flax) star and celebrate the season with...
Matariki planting - Whau Awa
Put on your gumboots and let's turn this area into a thriving stream habitat.